First Shift Poultry Production Associate – Growth & Benefits

Tyson Foods; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking General Production Team Members to support poultry processing operations. You will perform a variety of production and labor tasks across multiple areas, with potential rotation based on needs and staffing.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers 1st shift hours, with a pay range of $15.10–$20.10 per hour plus an hourly bonus of up to $3.00.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious and able to follow food safety standards.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Tray packing and packaging of poultry products.
• Packaging packer duties, including sealing, labeling, and boxing.
• Handling and processing inedible materials in accordance with food safety and environmental standards.
• Debone support functions, including the safe use of knives and cutting tools.
• Rehanger labor to ensure proper product flow.
• Combo wash; cleaning and sanitizing the combos in the receiving area.
• Wing cutting operations.
• Sorting duties, ensuring product meets FPS standards.
• Whole bird processing and specialty handling.
• Production flex assignments, rotating between positions as needed to support production requirements.
• Distribution functions including sorting cases from the Distribution line, sorting out the orders, preparing the pallets and loading the orders onto the trucks.

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking General Production Team Members to support poultry processing operations. You will perform a variety of production and labor tasks across multiple areas, with potential rotation based on needs and staffing.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers 1st shift hours, with a pay range of $15.10–$20.10 per hour plus an hourly bonus of up to $3.00.